The national chart of Austria

In the horoscope of Austria, the transformative effects of Pluto are
likely to be reflected in an increasing recognition of the importance
of compromise and friendly relations with other nations. This will no
doubt be one of the most important outgrowths of European Union for all
participating nations, but it particularly emphasises a quality present
in Austria's birth
chart - the fact that its "destiny" or purpose is inextricably linked with other
countries and that it grows and flourishes through the development of partnerships,
economic and cultural. Any tendency to isolation or conflict with other nations
is likely to create immediate difficulties over the next few years, and during
the time of the Millennium and afterward a new outlook and attitude toward her
neighbours is likely to transform Austria's awareness of her place in the world.

Meanwhile Uranus, planet of change and disruption, will be arriving
back at its place in the country's natal chart - a full 84-year cycle
- and this emphasises
new attitudes and approaches toward "friends" which will undoubtedly breathe
new life into cultural and creative ventures and bring about an entirely new
feeling of belonging to a global community.

Neptune, planet of dreams and disillusionment,
will be forming an opposition to its natal place, which suggests that this
expansion and opening up of vision may be accompanied by a certain sadness,
a feeling of
loss of roots and a sense of the national identity disintegrating. Because
Austria was born as an independent nation under the fixed sign of Scorpio,
with another
fixed sign, Taurus, at the Ascendant, there is a certain resistance to such
changes which may cause many people to feel threatened. And change is
indeed in the air.
But as the planets move further along, especially when Uranus enters Pisces
in the years following the Millennium, the positive and expansive effects
of these
changes, culturally, intellectually, and spiritually, are likely to be clear
to everyone.

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